Ronald Torreyes

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|caption = Torreyes with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2020

|position = Infielder

|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|9|2}}

|birth_place = Barinas, Barinas, Venezuela

|bats = Right

|throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = September 13

|debutyear = 2015

|debutteam = Los Angeles Dodgers

|finalleague = MLB

|finaldate = October 3

|finalyear = 2021

|finalteam = Philadelphia Phillies

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New York Yankees ({{mlby|2016}}–{{mlby|2018}})
Minnesota Twins ({{mlby|2019}})
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Ronald Alcides Torreyes (born September 2, 1992) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, and Philadelphia Phillies.

Torreyes began playing baseball at a young age in Barinas, Venezuela, after watching his father play. He was ignored by several MLB teams on account of his small frame, but signed with the Cincinnati Reds in 2010. Torreyes played for several minor league affiliates of the Reds, Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros, and Toronto Blue Jays before he was traded to the Dodgers in 2015. Torreyes made his MLB debut for the Dodgers that September, filling in for an injured Jose Peraza. He underwent another series of transactions at the start of 2016 before settling with the Yankees as a backup infielder. Torreyes was used sparingly until 2017, when a shoulder injury to Didi Gregorius saw him start at shortstop for the first month of the season. When Greg Bird returned to the lineup in 2018, however, Torreyes lost his place on the Yankees roster.

After playing one minor-league season with the Twins, Torreyes signed with the Phillies for a 2020 season that was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic continued to affect Torreyes in 2021, as he tested positive for the virus and had to miss a month of the season. Upon his return, he found a steady role with the club as a utility player on a roster that had been depleted by injury and illness. After a demotion to the minor league roster in 2022, Torreyes left the organization.

Early life

Torreyes was born on September 2, 1992, in Barinas, Barinas, Venezuela.{{cite web |title=Ronald Torreyes Stats, Fantasy & News |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/ronald-torreyes-591720 |website=MLB.com |publisher=Advanced Media Group |access-date=July 14, 2021 |archive-date=July 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714160146/https://www.mlb.com/player/ronald-torreyes-591720 |url-status=live }} His father Alcides, a construction worker, would play third base and center field for an amateur baseball team in Venezuela, and Torreyes learned the game by watching his father play.{{cite news |last1=Lauber |first1=Scott |title=Phillies super-sub Ronald Torreyes credits his father for unlikely big-league success |url=https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-ronald-torreyes-joe-girardi-didi-gregorius-20210620.html |access-date=July 14, 2021 |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=June 20, 2021 |archive-date=July 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714160146/https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-ronald-torreyes-joe-girardi-didi-gregorius-20210620.html |url-status=live }} He began playing baseball at the age of four, for the Compoticas or Semellitas ("Little Seeds") league, and began representing the Venezuela national baseball team in international competitions from the age of seven. Torreyes spent seven years on the Venezuelan national team, and by adolescence, he hoped to break into professional baseball. To prepare, he would do conditioning drills with his father and watch videos of Omar Vizquel, a famous Venezuelan shortstop.{{cite news |last1=Dodge |first1=Kristina M. |title=Yankees Magazine: Together, a long journey |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/yankees-torreyes-following-father-s-footsteps-c189374058 |access-date=July 14, 2021 |work=MLB.com |publisher=Advanced Media Group |date=July 12, 2016 |archive-date=July 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714160152/https://www.mlb.com/news/yankees-torreyes-following-father-s-footsteps-c189374058 |url-status=live }}

Career

=Minor league career (2010–2015)=

==Cincinnati Reds (2010–2013)==

Although many Major League Baseball (MLB) teams passed over Torreyes due to his small frame, the Cincinnati Reds signed him as an international free agent in February 2010. He began playing for the Reds' Venezuelan Summer League (VSL) affiliate, where he won the league batting title with a .390 average. Torreyes also led the VSL with a .606 slugging percentage, 34 extra-base hits, 56 runs scored, 10 triples, 94 hits, and 146 total bases. After the VSL season ended, he was promoted to the Arizona League Reds, with whom he hit .349. Torreyes joined the Class A Dayton Dragons at the end of the 2010 Minor League Baseball season, and continued to play with them in 2011. He served as the team's starting second baseman, as well as the second batter in the order, behind Billy Hamilton.{{cite news |last1=McClelland |first1=Sean |title=Energetic Torreyes stands tall despite his build |url=http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/sports/baseball/energetic-torreyes-stands-tall-despite-his-sligh-1/nMtF2/ |access-date=July 15, 2021 |work=Springfield News-Sun |date=August 5, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141029111020/http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/sports/baseball/energetic-torreyes-stands-tall-despite-his-sligh-1/nMtF2/ |archive-date=October 29, 2014}} Torreyes and Hamilton, both known for their speed on the bases, combined to provide a strong offensive start to the Dragons throughout the 2011 Midwest League season. In 67 games that year, Torreyes batted .356, with 41 runs batted in (RBIs) and 12 stolen bases.{{cite news |last1=Bethel |first1=B. J. |title=Commentary: Torreyes a 'catalyst' for Dragons |url=https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/sports/baseball/commentary-torreyes-catalyst-for-dragons/eJBqkdjPuSlEFnl2KFtmVO/ |access-date=July 15, 2021 |work=Springfield News-Sun |date=May 6, 2012 |archive-date=July 15, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210715225931/https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/sports/baseball/commentary-torreyes-catalyst-for-dragons/eJBqkdjPuSlEFnl2KFtmVO/ |url-status=live }}

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On December 23, 2011, the Reds traded Torreyes, Travis Wood, and Dave Sappelt to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for left-handed relief pitcher Sean Marshall.{{cite news |title=Sean Marshall trade to Reds official |url=https://www.espn.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/7383879/chicago-cubs-trade-sean-marshall-cincinnati-reds-travis-wood-others |access-date=July 18, 2021 |work=ESPN.com |date=December 23, 2011 |archive-date=January 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116122449/https://www.espn.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/7383879/chicago-cubs-trade-sean-marshall-cincinnati-reds-travis-wood-others |url-status=live }} He spent the 2012 season with the Class A-Advanced Daytona Cubs, batting .264 in 115 games and 474 plate appearances, with six home runs, 47 RBIs, and 62 runs scored.{{cite web |title=Ronald Torreyes Minor Leagues Statistics & History |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=torrey001ron |website=Baseball-Reference.com |access-date=July 18, 2021 |archive-date=June 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210610051321/https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=torrey001ron |url-status=live }} The following season, he was promoted to the Double-A Tennessee Smokies. On April 25, 2013, Torreyes fell one home run short of hitting for the cycle in a 2–1 victory over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. in addition to scoring a single, double, and triple in the game, Torreyes drew a walk and scored a run, going 3-for-3.{{cite news |title=Ronald Torreyes' near-cycle leads Smokies, 2–1 |url=https://archive.knoxnews.com/sports/ronald-torreyes-near-cycle-leads-smokies-2-1-ep-358388015-355912241.html/ |access-date=July 18, 2021 |work=Knoxville News Sentinel |date=April 25, 2013 |archive-date=July 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718150659/https://archive.knoxnews.com/sports/ronald-torreyes-near-cycle-leads-smokies-2-1-ep-358388015-355912241.html/ |url-status=live }} Torreyes batted .260 for the Smokies in 223 at bats, with 13 doubles, four triples, two home runs, and 25 RBIs.{{cite news |last1=Kline |first1=Adam |title=Smokies announce series of roster moves Tuesday |url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-52567578 |access-date=July 18, 2021 |work=MiLB.com |publisher=Advanced Media Group |date=July 3, 2013 |archive-date=July 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718150511/https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-52567578 |url-status=live }}

==Houston Astros (2013–2014)==

On July 3, 2013, the Cubs traded Torreyes to the Houston Astros in exchange for two international signing bonus slots, one of which was used to acquire third-ranked international prospect Gleyber Torres in the international signing period.{{cite news |last1=Sanchez |first1=Jesse |title=Cubs busy at work on international scene |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/cubs-busy-at-work-on-international-scene/c-52792510 |access-date=July 19, 2021 |work=MLB.com |publisher=Advanced Media Group |date=July 5, 2013 |archive-date=September 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200922004627/https://www.mlb.com/news/cubs-busy-at-work-on-international-scene/c-52792510 |url-status=live }} He spent the remainder of the season with the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks, batting .278 in 28 games, with 12 RBIs and 19 runs in 162 plate appearances. Torreyes was promoted to the Triple-A Oklahoma City RedHawks for the 2014 season, where he established himself as a strong bat for the Pacific Coast League. By August 23, 2014, Torreyes had the second-lowest strikeout rate in the minor leagues, averaging one strikeout for every 20.9 plate appearances, and at one point boasting a streak of 90 plate appearances without striking out. By that same point in the season, he had compiled 34 multi-hit games, including 12 games of three hits or more.{{cite news |last1=Baldwin |first1=Michael |title=Oklahoma City RedHawks Q&A: Versatile Ronnie Torreyes has been a tough out this month |url=https://www.oklahoman.com/article/5335279/oklahoma-city-redhawks-qa-versatile-ronnie-torreyes-has-been-a-tough-out-this-month |access-date=July 19, 2021 |work=The Oklahoman |date=August 23, 2014 |archive-date=July 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210719155439/https://www.oklahoman.com/article/5335279/oklahoma-city-redhawks-qa-versatile-ronnie-torreyes-has-been-a-tough-out-this-month |url-status=live }} Torreyes batted .298 for the year, with two home runs, 46 RBIs, and 65 runs in 126 games for Oklahoma City, and 26 strikeouts in 519 plate appearances.

==Toronto Blue Jays (2015)==

Torreyes opened the 2015 season with the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies, putting up five RBIs and seven runs in 19 games. On May 15, 2015, the Astros traded Torreyes to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for cash or a player to be named later.{{cite news |title=Jays acquire minor league shortstop Ronald Torreyes from Astros |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/12893803/toronto-blue-jays-acquire-minor-league-shortstop-ronald-torreyes-houston-astros |access-date=July 19, 2021 |work=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |date=May 15, 2015}} The Blue Jays assigned him to the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats, where he batted .140 in 16 games.{{cite news |last1=Nicholson-Smith |first1=Ben |title=Blue Jays trade infielder Torreyes to Dodgers |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-trade-infielder-ronald-torreyes-to-dodgers/ |access-date=July 19, 2021 |work=SportsNet |date=June 12, 2015 |archive-date=November 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108221346/https://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-trade-infielder-ronald-torreyes-to-dodgers/ |url-status=live }}

=Los Angeles Dodgers (2015)=

On June 12, 2015, the Blue Jays traded Torreyes to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for cash considerations. He was subsequently assigned to the Double-A Tulsa Drillers.{{cite news |title=Dodgers trade for SS Torreyes from Blue Jays |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2015/06/12/dodgers-trade-for-ss-torreyes-from-blue-jays/71158500/ |access-date=July 17, 2021 |work=USA Today |agency=Associated Press |date=June 12, 2015}} Torreyes made an immediate impact as the third baseman and leadoff hitter for Tulsa, batting .298 with four home runs and 17 RBIs in 52 games before he was promoted to the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers on August 11.{{cite news |last1=Lewis |first1=Barry |title=Pro baseball: Ronald Torreyes' departure hurts Drillers' playoff chances |url=https://tulsaworld.com/sports/pro-baseball-ronald-torreyes-departure-hurts-drillers-playoff-chances/article_e6fa2553-f31d-5dfd-8443-c26add9d2719.html |access-date=July 17, 2021 |work=Tulsa World |date=August 11, 2015 |archive-date=July 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210717203543/https://tulsaworld.com/sports/pro-baseball-ronald-torreyes-departure-hurts-drillers-playoff-chances/article_e6fa2553-f31d-5dfd-8443-c26add9d2719.html |url-status=live }} Torreyes made his MLB debut on September 13, 2015, filling in for an injured Jose Peraza in a 4–3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.{{cite news |title=Greinke tosses gem in Dodgers 4–3 win over Diamondbacks |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=350913129 |access-date=July 17, 2021 |work=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |date=September 13, 2015 |archive-date=July 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210717203541/https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=350913129 |url-status=live }} He was used sparingly by the club throughout the remainder of the season, appearing in only eight games and collecting two hits in six at-bats.{{cite news |last1=DiGiovanna |first1=Mike |title=Angels claim middle infielder Ronald Torreyes off waivers from Yankees |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-angels-infielder-ronald-torreyes-waivers-20160125-story.html |access-date=July 17, 2021 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=January 25, 2016 |url-access=limited |archive-date=September 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929202541/https://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-angels-infielder-ronald-torreyes-waivers-20160125-story.html |url-status=live }} Torreyes was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on January 12, 2016.{{cite news |last1=Hatch |first1=Ryan |title=Yankees send N.J. native to Los Angeles Dodgers for 2 players in trade |url=https://www.nj.com/yankees/2016/01/yankees_acquire_2_players_from_los_angeles_dodgers.html |access-date=July 17, 2021 |work=NJ.com |date=January 12, 2016 |archive-date=July 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210719162159/https://www.nj.com/yankees/2016/01/yankees_acquire_2_players_from_los_angeles_dodgers.html |url-status=live }}

=New York Yankees (2016–2018)=

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Between April 9, 2015, and March 31, 2016, Torreyes was a part of 15 MLB transactions.{{cite news |last1=Jennings |first1=Chad |title=After year of 15 transactions, Torreyes making strong first impression |url=https://www.lohud.com/story/sports/mlb/lohud-yankees/2016/04/11/after-year-15-transactions-torreyes-making-strong-first-impression/82881148/ |access-date=July 17, 2021 |work=The Journal News |date=April 11, 2016 |archive-date=March 4, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304034501/https://www.lohud.com/story/sports/mlb/lohud-yankees/2016/04/11/after-year-15-transactions-torreyes-making-strong-first-impression/82881148/ |url-status=live }} On January 12, 2016, Torreyes and left-handed pitcher Tyler Olson were both acquired by the New York Yankees in exchange for either cash or a player to be named later.{{cite news |last1=Rieber |first1=Anthony |title=Yankees acquire pitcher Tyler Olson, infielder Ronald Torreyes |url=https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-acquire-pitcher-tyler-olson-infielder-ronald-torreyes-1.11319327 |access-date=July 17, 2021 |work=Newsday |date=January 12, 2016 |archive-date=July 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210717203915/https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-acquire-pitcher-tyler-olson-infielder-ronald-torreyes-1.11319327 |url-status=live }} Three days later, the Yankees designated Torreyes for assignment to make room for Lane Adams, who they had acquired from the Kansas City Royals via waivers.{{cite news |last1=Unruh |first1=Jacob |title=Former Red Oak star Lane Adams claimed on waivers by Yankees |url=https://www.oklahoman.com/article/5472905/former-red-oak-star-lane-adams-claimed-on-waivers-by-yankees |access-date=July 17, 2021 |work=The Oklahoman |date=January 15, 2016 |archive-date=July 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718002830/https://www.oklahoman.com/article/5472905/former-red-oak-star-lane-adams-claimed-on-waivers-by-yankees |url-status=live }} On January 25, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim claimed Torreyes from the Yankees off of waivers, only to designate him for assignment two days later.{{cite news |last1=Fletcher |first1=Jeff |title=Angels get infielder Jefry Marte from Tigers for Kody Eaves |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2016/01/27/angels-get-infielder-jefry-marte-from-tigers-for-kody-eaves/ |access-date=July 17, 2021 |work=The Orange County Register |date=January 27, 2016 |archive-date=July 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718002830/https://www.ocregister.com/2016/01/27/angels-get-infielder-jefry-marte-from-tigers-for-kody-eaves/ |url-status=live }} On February 1, the Yankees reclaimed Torreyes from the Angels off of waivers, and designated Adams for assignment to clear room on the 40-man roster.{{cite news |last1=Hatch |first1=Ryan |title=He's back! Yankees sign prospect Ronald Torreyes (again) |url=https://www.nj.com/yankees/2016/02/hes_back_yankees_re-sign_infielder_ronald_torreys.html |access-date=July 17, 2021 |work=NJ.com |date=February 1, 2016 |archive-date=July 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718002827/https://www.nj.com/yankees/2016/02/hes_back_yankees_re-sign_infielder_ronald_torreys.html |url-status=live }}

On March 30, 2016, the Yankees announced that Torreyes had beaten Pete Kozma as the team's backup infielder, and that he would see time at second base, shortstop, and third base throughout the season.{{cite news |last1=Hoch |first1=Bryan |title=Yankees tab Torreyes as backup infielder |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/ronald-torreyes-named-yanks-backup-infielder-c169727696 |access-date=July 1, 2021 |work=MLB.com |publisher=Advanced Media Group |date=March 30, 2016 |archive-date=July 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718004330/https://www.mlb.com/news/ronald-torreyes-named-yanks-backup-infielder-c169727696 |url-status=live }} Only 23 years old at the time, Torreyes was the second-youngest player on the team, behind the 21-year-old Luis Severino,{{cite news |last1=Miller |first1=Randy |title=Early projection of Yankees' Opening Day roster |url=https://www.nj.com/yankees/2017/02/early_projection_of_yankees_opening_day_roster.html |access-date=December 6, 2021 |work=NJ.com |date=February 4, 2017 |archive-date=December 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211207003638/https://www.nj.com/yankees/2017/02/early_projection_of_yankees_opening_day_roster.html |url-status=live }} and quickly established himself as a reliable hitter on the team. While the three other bench players had a combined two singles in 23 at-bats by mid-April, Torreyes started the season batting .667 with a double, a triple, and two RBIs.{{cite news |last1=Jennings |first1=Chad |title=Exception to the rule: Ronald Torreyes keeps hitting |url=https://www.lohud.com/story/sports/mlb/lohud-yankees/2016/04/14/exception-rule-ronald-torreyes-keeps-hitting/83019148/ |access-date=July 17, 2021 |work=The Journal News |date=April 14, 2016 |archive-date=March 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301220044/https://www.lohud.com/story/sports/mlb/lohud-yankees/2016/04/14/exception-rule-ronald-torreyes-keeps-hitting/83019148/ |url-status=live }} He played only sparingly for most of the summer, with 85 plate appearances in the first 120 games of the season, but received more starting opportunities by mid-August, at one point going 14-for-26 in a two-week span.{{cite news |last1=Diamond |first1=Jared |title=Yankees' Ronald Torreyes Is the Ultimate Major-League Bench Player |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/yankees-ronald-torreyes-is-the-ultimate-major-league-bench-player-1472835048 |access-date=July 17, 2021 |work=The Wall Street Journal |date=September 2, 2016 |archive-date=July 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718002828/https://www.wsj.com/articles/yankees-ronald-torreyes-is-the-ultimate-major-league-bench-player-1472835048 |url-status=live }} Torreyes scored his first major league home run on August 19, a solo shot in a 7–0 win over the Angels.{{cite news |title=Yankees' 4 homers back Tanaka in 7–0 win over Angels |url=https://www.espn.com.sg/mlb/recap/_/gameId/360819103 |access-date=July 17, 2021 |work=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |date=August 20, 2016 |archive-date=July 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718002828/https://www.espn.com.sg/mlb/recap/_/gameId/360819103 |url-status=dead }} He appeared in a total of 72 games for the Yankees in 2016, batting .258 with 12 RBIs and 20 runs.{{cite web |title=Ronald Torreyes Stats |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/torrero01.shtml |website=Baseball-Reference.com |access-date=July 18, 2021 |archive-date=July 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210716042255/https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/torrero01.shtml |url-status=live }}

With Didi Gregorius sidelined due to a shoulder injury in the preseason, Torreyes was called upon to serve as the Yankees' opening day shortstop for the start of the 2017 season. On April 4, he hit the team's first home run of the year, a two-run shot off of Jake Odorizzi of the Tampa Bay Rays.{{cite news |last1=Hoch |first1=Bryan |title=Big Toe: Torreyes hits Yanks' first 2017 HR |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/ronald-torreyes-hits-yanks-first-2017-homer-c222346340 |access-date=July 18, 2021 |work=MLB.com |publisher=Advanced Media Group |date=April 4, 2017 |archive-date=July 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718145156/https://www.mlb.com/news/ronald-torreyes-hits-yanks-first-2017-homer-c222346340 |url-status=live }} When Gregorius returned from the injury, Torreyes continued to fill in at other positions, spending some time at third base and taking over for Starlin Castro both times that the other infielder went on the disabled list with a hamstring injury.{{cite news |last1=Phillips |first1=Gary |title=For Yankees' Ronald Torreyes, all he needed was a chance |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/ronald-torreyes-yankees-background-stats-fantasy-humor-highlights-video/4vsy8isz531a1qmq0f1seo7yt |access-date=July 18, 2021 |work=Sporting News |date=November 2, 2017 |archive-date=July 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718145157/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/ronald-torreyes-yankees-background-stats-fantasy-humor-highlights-video/4vsy8isz531a1qmq0f1seo7yt |url-status=live }} Torreyes saw the most major league playing time in 2017, batting .292 with three home runs and 36 RBIs in 108 games and 336 plate appearances.

Torreyes' performance as a utility player in 2017 impressed manager Aaron Boone, who intended to use the player throughout the 2018 season as a temporary replacement for players who were struggling.{{cite news |last1=Boland |first1=Erik |title=Ronald Torreyes has a big fan in Aaron Boone |url=https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/ronald-torreyes-yankees-1.18030881 |access-date=July 18, 2021 |work=Newsday |date=April 14, 2018 |archive-date=November 9, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109041323/https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/ronald-torreyes-yankees-1.18030881 |url-status=live }} On May 26, however, first baseman Greg Bird returned to the lineup after recovering from a preseason ankle surgery, and in order to clear room for him on the roster, Torreyes was optioned to the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.{{cite news |last1=Mastracco |first1=Abbey |title=Ronald Torreyes optioned by New York Yankees as Greg Bird returns from DL |url=https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/mlb/yankees/2018/05/26/new-york-yankees-ny-option-ronald-torreyes-greg-bird-returns-dl-mlb/647375002/ |access-date=July 18, 2021 |work=NorthJersey.com |date=May 26, 2018 |archive-date=October 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024153437/https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/mlb/yankees/2018/05/26/new-york-yankees-ny-option-ronald-torreyes-greg-bird-returns-dl-mlb/647375002/ |url-status=live }} Torreyes kept an optimistic attitude towards being sent to the minors, even when he missed most of the month of July to help his wife through an unspecified medical issue.{{cite news |last1=Kuty |first1=Brendan |title=Yankees' Ronald Torreyes mum on wife's situation, but gives best detail possible |url=https://www.nj.com/yankees/2018/08/yankees_ronald_torreyes_mum_on_wifes_situation_but.html |access-date=July 19, 2021 |work=NJ.com |date=August 16, 2018 |archive-date=July 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210719161050/https://www.nj.com/yankees/2018/08/yankees_ronald_torreyes_mum_on_wifes_situation_but.html |url-status=live }} He spent most of the season with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, but made 100 at-bats in 41 games for the Yankees, batting .280 with seven RBIs in the process.{{cite news |title=Ronald Torreyes traded from New York Yankees to Chicago Cubs |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2018/11/28/ronald-torreyes-traded-from-new-york-yankees-to-chicago-cubs/38634255/ |access-date=July 18, 2021 |work=USA Today |agency=Associated Press |date=November 28, 2018 |archive-date=November 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125040220/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2018/11/28/ronald-torreyes-traded-from-new-york-yankees-to-chicago-cubs/38634255/ |url-status=live }}

On November 26, 2018, the Yankees designated Torreyes for assignment to make room for Parker Bridwell, who they had claimed off of waivers from the Angels. Two days later, the Yankees traded Torreyes to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.{{cite news |last1=Caldera |first1=Pete |title=Yankees trade Ronald Torreyes to Cubs after DFA decision |url=https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/mlb/yankees/2018/11/28/new-york-yankees-trade-ronald-torreyes-chicago-cubs-after-dfa-assignment/2141450002/ |access-date=July 18, 2021 |work=NorthJersey.com |date=November 28, 2018 |archive-date=February 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227132711/https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/mlb/yankees/2018/11/28/new-york-yankees-trade-ronald-torreyes-chicago-cubs-after-dfa-assignment/2141450002/ |url-status=live }} The Cubs chose not to tender a contract to Torreyes, leaving him a free agent.{{cite news |last1=Rogers |first1=Jesse |title=Cubs tender contract to Addison Russell amid 40-game domestic violence ban |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/25419392/chicago-cubs-tender-contract-suspended-shortstop-addison-russell |access-date=July 18, 2021 |work=ESPN.com |date=November 30, 2018 |archive-date=July 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718145200/https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/25419392/chicago-cubs-tender-contract-suspended-shortstop-addison-russell |url-status=live }}

=Minnesota Twins (2019)=

On December 6, 2018, the Minnesota Twins signed Torreyes and second baseman Jonathan Schoop to one-year contracts, with Torreyes expected to back up Ehire Adrianza, the Twins' other utility infielder.{{cite news |last1=Bollinger |first1=Rhett |title=Twins sign middle infielders Schoop, Torreyes |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/twins-sign-jonathan-schoop-ronald-torreyes-c301544540 |access-date=July 17, 2021 |work=MLB.com |publisher=Advanced Media Group |date=December 6, 2018 |archive-date=September 14, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190914162520/https://www.mlb.com/news/twins-sign-jonathan-schoop-ronald-torreyes-c301544540 |url-status=live }} He instead opened the season with the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings as one of several veteran free agent infielders meant to bolster a team that had finished the previous season 64–76.{{cite news |last1=Maiorana |first1=Sal |title=New year, mostly new roster as Rochester Red Wings open 2019 season |url=https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/2019/04/03/rochester-red-wings-open-international-league-season-joel-skinner-ronald-torreyes/3331105002/ |access-date=July 17, 2021 |work=Democrat and Chronicle |date=April 3, 2019 |url-access=limited |archive-date=July 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210717200434/https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/2019/04/03/rochester-red-wings-open-international-league-season-joel-skinner-ronald-torreyes/3331105002/ |url-status=live }} Torreyes spent the bulk of the 2019 season with Rochester, batting .256 with 11 home runs, 42 RBIs, and 48 runs in 79 games, and also made a brief appearance with the Class A Fort Myers Mighty Mussels. He was promoted to the 40-man roster on September 10, after outfielder Byron Buxton was placed on the 60-day injured list with a subluxation of the left shoulder.{{cite news |title=Twins place Buxton on 60-day injured list and reinstate Gibson from 10-day injured list |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-twins-place-buxton-on-60-day-injured-list-and-reinstate-gibson-fro |access-date=July 17, 2021 |work=MLB.com |publisher=Advanced Media Group |date=September 10, 2019 |archive-date=September 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927041155/https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-twins-place-buxton-on-60-day-injured-list-and-reinstate-gibson-fro |url-status=live }} On September 17, Torreyes helped the Twins beat the Chicago White Sox in extra innings with a walk-in, walk-off hit by pitch, taking the final score to 9–8.{{cite news |last1=Hall |first1=Brian |title=Baldelli: 'There is no quit in this group' |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/ronald-torreyes-hbp-caps-twins-extra-inning-rally |access-date=July 17, 2021 |work=MLB.com |publisher=Advanced Media Group |date=September 18, 2019 |archive-date=October 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021225435/https://www.mlb.com/news/ronald-torreyes-hbp-caps-twins-extra-inning-rally |url-status=live }} On October 28, after appearing in seven games for the Twins, Torreyes was outrighted off of the 40-man roster so that Minnesota could protect more prospects from the upcoming Rule 5 draft.{{cite news |last1=Helfand |first1=Betsy |title=Twins outright Ian Miller, Ryan Lamarre, and Ronald Torreyes |url=https://www.twincities.com/2019/10/28/twins-outright-ian-miller-ryan-lamarre-and-ronald-torreyes/ |access-date=July 17, 2021 |work=St. Paul Pioneer Press |date=October 28, 2019 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=July 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210717200435/https://www.twincities.com/2019/10/28/twins-outright-ian-miller-ryan-lamarre-and-ronald-torreyes/ |url-status=live }}

=Philadelphia Phillies (2020–2022)=

The Philadelphia Phillies signed Torreyes to a minor-league contract on January 7, 2020, with an invitation to spring training and a chance to make the final roster.{{cite news |last1=Salisbury |first1=Jim |title=Phillies sign Ronald Torreyes to compete for roster spot |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/phillies/phillies-sign-ronald-torreyes-compete-roster-spot |access-date=July 17, 2021 |work=NBC Sports Philadelphia |date=January 7, 2020 |archive-date=July 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210717202546/https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/phillies/phillies-sign-ronald-torreyes-compete-roster-spot |url-status=live }} The cancellation of the 2020 Minor League Baseball season due to the COVID-19 pandemic meant that certain minor league designees like Torreyes spent the season at an alternate training site in the Lehigh Valley. On September 11, 2020, Neil Walker was designated for assignment and Torreyes was called up to take his place, in order to provide what manager Joe Girardi called "more defensive flexibility"{{snd}}between the utility players, Torreyes had more experience at shortstop and center field, where the Phillies had been falling short.{{cite news |last1=Salisbury |first1=Jim |title=Why the Phillies let Neil Walker go 9 days after he won a game for them |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/phillies/phillies-transactions-neil-walker-ronald-torreyes-adam-morgan |access-date=July 17, 2021 |work=NBC Sports Philadelphia |date=September 11, 2020 |archive-date=December 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205002627/https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/phillies/phillies-transactions-neil-walker-ronald-torreyes-adam-morgan |url-status=live }} The selection was short-lived: Torreyes went 1-for-7 before being designated for assignment on September 15. He cleared waivers and was outrighted to Lehigh Valley.{{cite news |last1=Byrne |first1=Connor |title=Phillies Outright Ronald Torreyes |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/09/phillies-designate-ronald-torreyes-for-assignment.html |access-date=July 17, 2021 |work=MLB Trade Rumors |date=September 17, 2020 |archive-date=September 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200916211058/https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/09/phillies-designate-ronald-torreyes-for-assignment.html |url-status=live }}

On December 4, 2020, Torreyes signed another minor-league deal with the Phillies.{{cite news |last1=Byrne |first1=Connor |title=Phillies Sign Ronald Torreyes To Minor League Deal |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/12/phillies-sign-ronald-torreyes-to-minor-league-deal.html |access-date=July 17, 2021 |work=MLB Trade Rumors |date=December 4, 2020 |archive-date=December 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205004811/https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/12/phillies-sign-ronald-torreyes-to-minor-league-deal.html |url-status=live }} After Scott Kingery was optioned to the minors on March 29, Torreyes was officially named to the Phillies' opening day roster.{{cite news |last1=Rosenstein |first1=Mike |title=MLB rumors: Ex-Yankees infielder Ronald Torreyes will be on a major-league roster for Opening Day |url=https://www.nj.com/yankees/2021/03/mlb-rumors-ex-yankees-infielder-ronald-torreyes-will-be-on-major-league-roster-for-opening-day.html |access-date=July 17, 2021 |work=NJ.com |date=March 29, 2021 |archive-date=July 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210717202526/https://www.nj.com/yankees/2021/03/mlb-rumors-ex-yankees-infielder-ronald-torreyes-will-be-on-major-league-roster-for-opening-day.html |url-status=live }} After making five plate appearances in the first 15 games of the 2021 season, Torreyes spent nearly a month on the COVID-19 injured list; he had tested positive for the virus, but was asymptomatic, and when he returned to the lineup on May 18, Torreyes scored his first RBI hit since 2018.{{cite news |last1=Lauber |first1=Scott |title=Ronald Torreyes comes off COVID-19 list and delivers big hit in Phillies' 8–3 comeback win over Marlins |url=https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-marlins-game-recap-ronald-torreyes-joe-girardi-20210518.html |access-date=July 17, 2021 |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=May 18, 2021 |url-access=limited |archive-date=May 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210519031624/https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-marlins-game-recap-ronald-torreyes-joe-girardi-20210518.html |url-status=live }} He followed this performance with his first home run in four years on June 1, 2021, in the Phillies' 17–3 rout of the Cincinnati Reds.{{cite news |title=Herrera, McCutchen each hit 2 of Phils' 7 HRs, bop Reds 17–3 |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401227870 |access-date=July 17, 2021 |work=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |date=June 1, 2021 |archive-date=July 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210717202528/https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401227870 |url-status=live }} Torreyes continued to excel both offensively and defensively as the Phillies season progressed, filling in for Didi Gregorius and Alec Bohm when the infielders were sidelined with injury and illness. He started in 31 out of 46 games between his return from the COVID-19 list and the MLB All-Star Game break, batting .270 in that span with three home runs and 18 RBIs.{{cite news |last1=Lauber |first1=Scott |title=Ranger Suárez gets seven-out save to lift depleted Phillies back to .500 and other observations from 5–4 victory over Red Sox |url=https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-red-sox-game-recap-ranger-suarez-joe-girardi-20210711.html |access-date=July 17, 2021 |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=July 11, 2021 |url-access=limited |archive-date=July 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210717202541/https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-red-sox-game-recap-ranger-suarez-joe-girardi-20210711.html |url-status=live }} He finished the season batting .242 in 111 games, with seven home runs and 41 RBIs in 318 at bats. Torreyes split time among a number of positions, with 50 appearances at third base, 44 at shortstop, 11 at second base, one in center field, and two pitching appearances. On November 5, Torreyes was one of six Phillies outrighted off of the 40-man roster who opted for free agency rather than a demotion to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs.{{cite news |last=Zolecki |first=Todd |title=Phillies outright 6, including Herrera, Knapp |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/odubel-herrera-andrew-knapp-outrighted-by-phillies |work=MLB.com |publisher=Advanced Media Group |date=November 5, 2021 |access-date=November 5, 2021 |archive-date=November 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211106040047/https://www.mlb.com/news/odubel-herrera-andrew-knapp-outrighted-by-phillies |url-status=live }}

The Phillies signed Torreyes to a minor league contract on March 20, 2022, and he was expected to compete with Johan Camargo for a major-league roster spot.{{cite magazine |last=Fitzpatrick |first=Jeff |title=Phillies Agree to Minor League Deal with Torreyes |url=https://www.si.com/mlb/phillies/news/philadelphia-phillies-free-agent-ronald-torreyes-minor-league-deal-mlb-trades-rumors |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=March 20, 2022 |access-date=July 22, 2024 |archive-date=May 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517020158/https://www.si.com/mlb/phillies/news/philadelphia-phillies-free-agent-ronald-torreyes-minor-league-deal-mlb-trades-rumors |url-status=live }} After failing to make the major league roster, Torreyes instead saw a diminished role with the IronPigs, and when Bryson Stott's demotion to Triple-A further limited his playing time, Torreyes requested and was granted his release from the organization on April 27.{{cite news |last=Grotz |first=Bob |title=Phillies Notebook: Veteran Ronald Torreyes granted a release with Bryson Stott demotion |url=https://www.delcotimes.com/2022/04/27/phillies-notebook-veteran-ronald-torreyes-granted-a-release-with-bryson-stott-demotion/ |work=Delaware County Daily Times |date=April 27, 2022 |access-date=July 22, 2024 |url-access=limited |archive-date=July 22, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240722201708/https://www.delcotimes.com/2022/04/27/phillies-notebook-veteran-ronald-torreyes-granted-a-release-with-bryson-stott-demotion/ |url-status=live }}